stiffening (Meaning)

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stiffening (n)

the act of becoming stiff

the process of becoming stiff or rigid

No weak syonyms found.

The cold wind sent shivers down her spine, stiffening her body like a frozen statue.
As the doctor injected the anesthetic, her hand began to stiffen, a testament to its potency.
The muscles in his legs grew stiff and sore after hours of strenuous exercise.
The corpse lay stiffening on the cold floor, its limbs contorted in a final, unyielding pose.
The fabric of her dress had stiffened with age, making it difficult to move in.
The paint had hardened and stiffened, forming a protective layer over the canvas.
The breeze stiffened into a gale, sending waves crashing against the shore with renewed ferocity.
Her resolve stiffened as she faced her opponent, determined not to give up.
The clay mixture was too wet and hardened quickly, stiffening and cracking as it cooled.
With each passing minute, the body temperature dropped, and the stiffening cadaver grew colder.

the act of becoming stiff, the process of becoming stiff or rigid

strengthening, toughening, harshening,hardening,

softening, softening, lessening,easing, lessening, easing,ameliorating, ameliorating,moderating, moderating

The cold wind sent shivers down her spine, stiffening her body like a frozen statue.

As the doctor injected the anesthetic, her hand began to stiffen, a testament to its potency.

The muscles in his legs grew stiff and sore after hours of strenuous exercise.

The corpse lay stiffening on the cold floor, its limbs contorted in a final, unyielding pose.